Good Night Captain Mama: Buenas Noches Capitán Mamá

First reviews available at http://www.captainmama.com/index.php?page=endorsements /// A little boy named Marco is walking to his bedroom in pajamas carrying his stuffed puppy dog when he notices his mommy in an olive-green military flight suit. His curiosity about the colorful patches on her uniform evolves into a sweet, reassuring bedtime conversation between a military mother and her child about why she serves and what she does in the unusual KC-135R aerial refueling airplane. He drifts off to sleep with thoughts of his mommy in the airplane and the special surprise she gave him stuck to his fleece pajamas. This unique book was written by a Latina military officer and former aviator. It’s the first bilingual children’s book, in English and Spanish, about why mommies wear military uniforms. Samples of reviews found at link above: “Good Night Captain Mama” captures the essence of a child’s wonder and admiration of his mother’s career, while giving the reader a clear and loving explanation of what it’s like being in the United States Air Force. It’s especially exciting that my students get to learn this information from a mother’s perspective. This is a must-have book for school libraries across the nation. Theresa Jones, Teacher, Dublin Unified School District “Good Night Captain Mama” beautifully captures the sweet, thoughtful questions our children ask. It also shares the legacy a mom is passing down to her son—a wonderful picture of patriotism, love of country and the love between a mom and her child. The illustrations are fabulous and make the book come alive! Linda Maloney, Author, “Military Fly Moms” & retired naval aviator This gentle book reminds us that women served and will continue to serve their nation in military uniform. The Captain Mama story provides a wonderful role model for both little boys and girls. It is a great read for families who manage the delicate stability of work and home. Kimberly Olson, Colonel, (retired), US Air Force, Author, “To Iraq and Back: Inside the War to Win the Peace” Poignant, powerful and beautiful—”Good Night Captain Mama” celebrates a mother’s love for her child and a military woman’s love for her country. As we turn the pages, we journey through that special and impressionable moment when a child rediscovers who his mother is, beyond ‘Mom.’ This enlightening story of courage, love and leadership is a must-have book on children’s night tables and library bookshelves around the world. Angelica Perez-Litwin, Founder of ELLA Leadership Institute, Publisher of NEW LATINA “Que maravilla de historia y que buen ejemplo para todos nuestros niños y niñas. Es una belleza ver como una familia militar funciona; que ejemplo de profesionalismo nos das, y como se puede enriquecer a esa nueva generacion de madres profesionales.” Ana Ruiz, pilota “Good Night Captain Mama” is a great story to read with your child as it reminds parents and children alike that parents are not only mamas and papas but also are heroes in their children’s eyes. Review by Linda Castillo in “Modern Latina” As the father of four children who joined the Air Force, I wish I’d had this book to read to them while they were young. This book will help military parents explain to their children what they do, and why they sometimes have to go away. Ron Nixon, MSgt, USAF Retired; Owner, RWR Innovations LLC – Your Melissa & Doug Store Omaha, Nebraska Additional reviews available at: http://www.captainmama.com/index.php?page=news